Hashtags & Handguns: A new kind of battlefield and how The Digital War Reshapes Security in Africa

https://youtu.be/QCQddd4S-Ac This documentary traces how extremist and separatist movements—from ISIS and Al-Shabaab to Boko Haram and IPOB/Amba activists—leveraged Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, WhatsApp and Telegram to recruit, fundraise, intimidate, and broadcast. It explores Nigeria, Cameroon and the wider Horn/Sahel, and the ripple effects felt in London, New York, Nairobi and beyond. We examine the cat-and-mouse game…

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Reserved Seats for Women in the National Assembly? Why National Assembly has been saying NO

Across the world, countries are experimenting with inclusive democracy by reserving parliamentary seats for women, people with disabilities, and marginalized groups. Now, Nigeria is revisiting this important debate as the National Assembly considers a bill that proposes 82 reserved seats — 55 in the House of Representatives and 27 in the Senate. In this episode…

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Missionaries speak as Christian Orphans held by Kano government get Released After Court battles

In this powerful episode, Rimamnde Shawulu Kwewum speaks with Mercy and Prof Solomon Tarfa about the long and painful struggle to secure the release of children taken from their orphanage in Kano, Nigeria. They reveal disturbing allegations of: • Children being forced into conversions and given new identities. • Orphans taken from Asaba and transported…

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Canada Declares APC & PDP Terrorist Groups – Nigerians Face Visa Bans & Deportations

In a shocking development with global implications, Canada’s High Court has declared Nigeria’s two main political parties — the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) — as terrorist organisations. This unprecedented ruling has already resulted in Nigerians being denied permanent residency and facing deportation simply for being members of these parties…

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2027 Race: Goodluck Jonathan vs Tinubu? How Jonathan’s entry Could Reshape Politics

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is officially back in the political spotlight — and he is running in the 2027 presidential elections. The conversation explores the potential candidacy of former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2027 Nigerian elections, reflecting on his past leadership, the challenges he faced, and the current political landscape. It discusses the…

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Middle Belt vs North Central: Struggle and Resistance; Why it remains the most contested region

In this deeply reflective episode of The Other Side, Rimamnde Shawulu Kwewum explores the roots, identity, and modern-day politics of Nigeria’s Middle Belt. With raw historical detail and personal insight, he unpacks the controversy surrounding the term “Middle Belt,” its original vision, and the reasons it evokes strong reactions across Nigeria’s political landscape. From the…

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